Under the Sun

Under the Sun is a lyrical solo and teacher duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.

Under the Sun is an easy lyrical left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.

Shall We Dance? is a serene lyrical waltz for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece offers students ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry and is part of the Simple Serenity: Volume Two songbook.

In the Stillness, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical, ambient solo that is easily learned and effective in performance for late beginning level students.

Night Sounds is an easy lyrical solo for beginners composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien that includes lyrics. This piece serves as a great introduction to ties and easy position shifts.

Just Passing By, is an easy ambient multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.

Mirror Lake, by Rick Robertson, is a late-elementary level lyrical solo. A moderately slow lyrical melody is divided between the hands and bound together by pedal.

Enchanted Garden is a sparkling, contemplative showcase solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is a gentle way to introduce the key of G-flat major, can easily be taught by rote, and provides an opportunity to work on rubato with students in the early stages of lessons.

Stellar, is an elegant, ethereal solo for late beginners composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

Under Lock & Key is an easy lyrical waltz for late beginners and early intermediates composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece serves as a great introduction to various types of ending systems, lyrical phrasing, and pedal techniques.

Strolling is a lyrical solo for late beginners and is part of Spotlight Solos Volume 2. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Little Serenade is an elegant ambient solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece offers students ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry and is part of the Simple Serenity: Volume Two songbook.

Gratitude, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate lyrical solo that is suitable for recitals and service playing.

Simple Serenity Volume Two is a collection of sixteen easy lyrical solos composed by Jennifer Eklund. These calming pieces offer a great opportunity for late beginners and up to explore lyrical phrasing, rubato, and pedal work.

Sailboats in the Bay is a restful lyrical solo composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 1 songbook.

Nightscape is an easy, minor-key, lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages. This showcase piece serves as a great introduction to legato and expressive phrasing techniques. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Adrift is a pensive lyrical solo full of unique jazz harmonies, but easy enough for beginners and late-beginners. The sophisticated harmonies, and free-floating rubato form using multiple octaves, will make students of all ages feel successful in the early stages of lessons!

Echoes in the Valley, composed by Kevin Costley, is an elegant easy lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages.